José de Udaeta (1919 in Barcelona, Spain – 2009 in Barcelona) was a Spanish dancer, castanet player and choreographer. His first performances in classical and modern ballet were made under a pseudonym, being the root for his development as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and castanet virtuoso and author for more than 50 years. Awards 1987 Deutscher Tanzpreis 1989 Medalla de Bellas Artes 1995 Premi Nacional de Dansa de Catalunya 2000 Medalla de oro del mérit de les arts , Barcelona 2001 la Creu de Saint Jordi References External links Spanish male ballet dancers Castanets players 1919 births 2009 deaths Male dancers from Catalonia People from Barcelona Spanish choreographers